Hans Michael Ludwig Sr. (1707 - 1784)

Born 3 Aug 1707 in Thurmn, Chemnitz, Sachsen, Heiliges Römisches Reich

Ancestors

Husband of Eva Rosina (Bechtel) Ludwig — married 19 Nov 1739 in Amityville, Berks, Pennsylvania

Descendants

Died 24 Dec 1784 at age 77 in Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Michael was born in 1707. He died about 1784.

Hans Michael was born in 1707 in Sachsen, now Germany. He was the first known Ludwig to emigrate to the United States. He arrived Philadelphia in 1733 aboard the ship "Pennsylvania Merchant" Michael settled on a farm in Amity. This farm was later owned by William Davidheiser.

He married Eva Rosina Bechtel Among his children were 2 sons, Michael, who married a Lutz and Philip, who married Anna DeHart.Hans Michael died in 1784

Hans Michael Ludwig.

Birth 3 Aug 1707 Thurmn, Chemitz, Sachsen, Germany

Christening: 20 AUG 1703. Frutzweiller, Germany.

Died 24 DEC 1784. Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Age: 81.

Buried St. Pauls Cemetery, Amityville, Berks Co., PA, USA.

Immigration: Daniel Nicholas and his brother Hans Michael were the two that came to USA. 18 SEP 1733. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Age: 30.

Occupation: Farmer and Stone Mason. Berks Co., Pa.

Michael and his brother, Daniel, who immigrated to America with him, were born in Palatinate, a division of Germany along the Rhine River. Their father, Michael, a sister (not named), and four brothers, Emmanuel, Philip, Jacob and Abraham Ludwig remained in their homeland. Michael and Daniel, came to America on the ship Pennsylvania Merchant, John Stedman, Master, arriving from Rotterdam on 18 Sept 1733 (Strassburger and Hinke).

In America, being Redemptioners (passage not being paid), Michael was 'bound out' to Jean Bertolette to build a mill near Friedensburg, Berks Co., PA for the sum of 60 pounds to pay his passage. This was the first grist mill in Oley Township, Berks Co., PA. It is not now known, but Daniel was likely bound out as well to pay his passage.

Michael, a mason and a farmer, did not marry until about 1740, near the time he took up his first land by Patent from William Penn in 1742 containing 107 acres in what is now known as Exeter Township. He later acquired two farms in Amity Township, one containing 272 acres.

He took the oath of allegiance, 6 May 1778, before Jacob Weaver. Michael was a Pietist (Montgomery, 319).

Michael Ludwig's Will (in part): Michael Lodewich (Ludwig), Sr. of Amity Township, yeoman. "Weak and aged in body". Wife Eva Rosina Lodewich. Sons: Phillip (he appears to be an unruly son), Abraham (youngest son), Michael, John, Daniel, Emanuel, and Jacob. Daughter: Susanna LEVAN (eldest child). Mentions: 1.) his 272 acre dwelling plantation with all buildings and improvements in Amity Township (to go to son Phillip or to Abraham); 2.) The plantation in Amity Twp., whereon son Michael lives; and 3.) The plantation in Exeter Twp., whereon son John lives. Executors wife Eva Rosina and son Michael. Witnesses: John KOPLIN and Jacob HERNER. Will dated 15 Nov 1783; proved 15 Jan 1785. ^[1]

It is supposed he was a promoter of the Amityville Cemetery where he is buried on the east side of the Church. His grave was unmarked until 1926 when a memorial was placed at the grave by subscription. He seems to have been a man of strong sterling character and worth. He was foremost in any event to better the conditions of the community.

Sources

1. ↑ Berks County Probate Estate Files, Levengood, Peter-Miller, Christian, 1752-1799. p. 7. Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Ancestry Sharing Image

• 1785 Estate Papers for Michael Ludwig Pennsylvania Probate Records, Berks Estates 1752-1799 (Levengo..., Peter-Miller, Christian)

• Find A Grave: Memorial #19607170 Listed as Hans Michael (Michael) Ludwig.

• Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-1999. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Bureau of Archives and History. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Note: APID: 1,1967::0.

• Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s.

• U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls Note: APID: 1,2204::0.

• Ancestry Trees

• Sue Johnson The Ludwig's Web Site, MyHeritage family tree. Family site: The Ludwig's Web Site, Family tree: 124597661-1 Discovery Media: 124597661-1, Hans Michael Ludwig

Acknowledgment

• WikiTree profile Ludwig-252 created through the import of AustinMoserJohnsonStover Tree.ged by Ken Austin on Oct 16, 2011.
• Profile started by Mark Evangelista by 29 Jul 2021.